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National survey of NIH-funded researchers shows precarious state of U.S. science — ‘This is like the Titanic’

On Mar. 19, 2026, a nationwide STAT survey of federally funded researchers reveals that, a year after Donald…

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Researchers Develop New Way to Safely Insert Gene-Sized DNA Into the Genome

On Mar. 11, 2026, taking a step towards developing genetic therapies at scale, researchers from Mass General Brigham…

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Chemistry-Powered “Breathing” Membrane Opens and Closes Tiny Pores on Its Own

On Feb. 18, 2026, researchers at SANKEN, University of Osaka announced using a nanoreactor to produce pores that…

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PNNL Powers Biotechnology, Grid Operations, Nuclear Science Through Genesis AI for Science Mission

On Feb. 17, 2026, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) announces it has joined…

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University Engineers create robots barely visible to the naked eye that operate autonomously

On Dec. 17, 2025, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s (UPenn) School of Engineering and Applied Science, and…

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Canada launches $1.7 billion initiative to recruit world-leading researchers

On Dec. 9, 2025, officials from the Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, and the Minister of Industry,…

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China narrows US’ scientific research lead

On Dec. 5, 2025, an annual report published by the Institutes of Science and Development of the Chinese…

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University at Buffalo to receive $50 million for biofabrication and imaging research hub

On Nov. 25, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the University at Buffalo (UB) will receive $50 million from…

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new antibody test only takes 10 minutes, no blood draw necessary

On Nov. 20, 2025, an interdisciplinary research team at the University of Pittsburgh has developed wearable biosensors that…

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Halted NIH Clinical Trials List Reveals Slashed Treatments for Cancer, COVID and Minority Health

On Nov. 20, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has canceled funding for at least 383 clinical…

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CRISPR breakthrough reverses chemotherapy resistance in lung cancer

On Nov. 17, 2025, in a major step forward for cancer care, researchers at ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute…

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NIH funding cuts have impacted more than 74,000 people enrolled in trials

On Nov. 17, 2025, a JAMA published study found that more than 74,000 people have had their lives…

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Researchers pioneer greener way to extract rare earth elements

On Nov. 12, 2025, a team of University of California, Berkeley-led researchers reported in Nano Letters that they…

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China’s new scientist visa is a ‘serious bid’ for the world’s top talent

On Nov. 11, 2025, China introduced a visa that will allow young foreign researchers in science, technology, engineering…

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Bristol Myers Squibb Acquires Cell Therapy Portfolio with Acquisition of Orbital Therapeutics for $1.5 billion in cash

On Oct. 10, 2025, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) and Orbital Therapeutics announced a definitive agreement under which BMS…

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UMass Engineers Create First Artificial Neurons That Could Directly Communicate With Living Cells

On Sept. 30, 2025, a team of engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst announced the creation of…

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory lays off 68 Employees

On Sept. 25, 2025, the operator of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory laid off 68 employees effective November 18, saying “unforeseen business circumstances” meant it wasn’t able to provide…

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Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s final act: New $3.1B foundation bets big on science and tech

On Aug. 27, 2025, a new fun created by Allen’s estate under the late Microsoft co-founder’s instructions, was…

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China creates new visa for young STEM talent in national tech drive

On Aug. 14, 2025, China announced it had launched a new visa category for young science and technology…

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Novavax’s COVID-19-Influenza Combination and Stand-alone Influenza Vaccine Candidates Showed Robust Immune Responses in Phase 3 Trial

On Jun. 11, 2025, Novavax announced results of the initial cohort of its COVID-19-Influenza Combination (CIC) and stand-alone trivalent…

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contact lenses give people infrared vision — even with their eyes shut

On My 22, 2025, team led by scientists at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)…

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Tough microbes found in NASA cleanrooms hold clues to space survival and biotech

On May 12, 2025, a study by scientists at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and several institutes across…

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Europe pledges half a billion euros to lure scientists as Trump battles universities

On May 5, 2025, The European Union (EU) and France announced half a billion euros worth of incentives…

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NSF stops awarding new grants and funding existing ones

On May 1, 2025, the staff members at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) were told to “stop…

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Cartoon Illustrating “The NIH and U.S. Healthcare in Crisis” Published

On Apr. 21, 2025, LifeScienceHistory.com published the cartoon: “The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and U.S. Healthcare in…

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National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Urges Swift Action to Protect U.S. National Security

On Apr. 8, 2025, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology delivered its major report and action plan…

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75% of U.S. scientists who answered Nature poll consider leaving

On Mar. 27, 2025, a Nature survey of more than 1,200 scientists, three-quarters of the total respondents are…

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“Earth is a Rock, Let the DNA Mold me” rewritten hit Rock n’ Roll Song Celebrating ‘Science’ released

On Mar. 3, 2025, LifeScienceHistory.com announced the release of “Earth is a Rock, Let the DNA Mold Me”…

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Printable Molecule-Selective Nanoparticles Enable Mass Production of Wearable Biosensors

On Feb. 3, 2025, a team of Caltech engineers announced they have developed a technique for inkjet printing…

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Rice labs tapped for brain research by UK funding agency with multimillion-dollar awards

On Jan. 21, 2025, Rice University announced that four research groups are part of an inaugural cohort of…

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